- Matchup: Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders
- Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
- Broadcast: TSN
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Argonauts (+1.5)
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On Thursday, the Calgary Stampeders (1-2) will host the Toronto Argonauts (2-1) at McMahon Stadium. Calgary enters this matchup as 1.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 60.5. Quarterbacks Chad Kelly and Vernon Adams Jr. will lead their teams on the field.
In their previous game, the Argonauts triumphed over the Roughriders with a score of 40-34. Quarterback Chad Kelly completed 23 of 30 passes for 321 yards, tossing 2 touchdowns along with 1 interception. Running back Sam Hicks had an impressive performance, rushing for a total of 77 yards on 7 carries, including a notable 61-yard run, though he did not score. Makai Polk was the leading receiver, accumulating 65 yards on 6 receptions for an average of 10.8 yards per catch.
This season, the Argonauts have amassed 1,144 passing yards, averaging 381.3 yards per game—ranking them 1st in the CFL. They lead the league in total offense with an average of 476.3 yards per contest. On the ground, they average 95.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 285 yards this season. Scoring-wise, the Argonauts sit at the top of the league with an impressive average of 38.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Argonauts have allowed 1,098 passing yards, ranking them 7th in the league. Overall, they concede 425.0 yards per game, placing them 6th in the CFL. Toronto ranks 5th regarding opponent scoring, allowing 31.7 points per game. They permit 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and an average of 59.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over 3 games, they have allowed an average of 366.0 passing yards and a completion percentage of 70.1%. To date, they have given up 177 rushing yards in total.
In their last outing, the Stampeders secured a win against the Lions, finishing 41-33. Dedrick Mills led the team in rushing with 58 yards on 14 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt, though he did not score. Erik Brooks was the standout receiver with 58 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 9.7 yards per catch. Quarterback Vernon Adams went 19 of 27 for 229 yards, contributing 3 touchdowns without throwing an interception.
The Stampeders currently rank 2nd in scoring with an average of 35.3 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 680 passing yards, averaging 226.7 yards per game, which places them 9th in the CFL. On the ground, they average 125.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 375 yards this year. Overall, the Calgary Stampeders average 351.7 yards per game, positioning them 8th in the league.
Defensively, the Stampeders allow 34.3 points per game, ranking them 6th in the CFL. They have surrendered 103 total points this season, allowing 283 rushing yards (94.3 yards per game) and 5 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they have conceded 7 touchdowns while allowing 336.7 yards per game, also ranking 6th.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s CFL showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto Argonauts (+1.5)
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